Film Theory & Criticism
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There were 9 books found.
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Brigadoon, Braveheart And The Scots: Scotland In Hollywood Cinema - Colin McArthur - Hardback
'Brigadoon' and 'Braveheart' have an important resonance for Scots, and for non-Scots for whom such films provide general impressions of Scottishness. This book discusses the films' representations of Scotland and the Scots.
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European Cinemas In The Television Age - Paperback
'European Cinemas in the Television Age' is a radical attempt to rethink the post-war history of European cinemas. This edited work approaches the subject from the perspective of television's impact on the culture of cinema's production, distribution, consumption and reception.
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In The Footsteps Of The Quiet Man: The Inside Story Of The Cult Film - Gerald McNee - Paperback
'In the Footsteps of The Quiet Man' is a tribute to the film and all those involved in its making, for the story behind the story, the off-screen drama, is a fascinating tale in itself.
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The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp - A. L. Kennedy - Paperback
A. L. Kennedy finds The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, a film detested by Winston Churchill, to be a complex and richly ambiguous dissection of what it means to be English, and what it is to be 'at home'.
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The Quest For The Wicker Man: History, Folklore And Pagan Perspectives - Hardback
A study of the pagan beliefs behind the all-time classic horror film - 'The Wicker Man'. This volume emerged from a cross-disciplinary conference held at the University of Glasgow's Crichton Campus in Dumfries on 14-15 July, 2003.
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Ratcatcher - Annette Kuhn - Paperback
In this full-length study of Lynne Ramsay's work, Annette Kuhn considers the director's background and explores 'Ratcatcher' alongside her other films.
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Science Fiction Cinema: Between Fantasy And Reality - Christine Cornea - Paperback
Offering a broad historical and theoretical reassessment of the science fiction film genre, this title explores the development of science fiction in cinema from its beginnings in early film through to recent examples of the genre.
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Screening Scotland - Duncan J. Petrie - Paperback
Over the past five years a vital Scottish cinema has emerged with a degree of independence from the British industry. This book provides an overview of these developments and the institutional context within which successes have appeared.
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The True Story Behind The Wicker Man: Legends, Facts And Rituals - Paperback
Often voted one of the greatest films ever made, 'The Wicker Man'immediately garnered a cult following on its release for its intense atmosphere and shocking denouement. This book explores the roots of this powerful, enduring film.